The shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc have commended the Board of Directors for an impressive financial year ended December 31, 2015, as they approved a total dividend of N56.5 billion for the period. The Shareholders Group said despite the challenges in the environment and the harsh economy witnessed in the country, the bank posted an…
One of the labour unions in Nigeria has concluded plans to hold a one-day protect over the lingering fuel scarcity and poor electricity supply in the country, especially the hike in the tariffs recently. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, said the situations in the country are biting hard on the citizens and said the demonstration…
When there is no electricity, you cannot charge your phone. In addition to this, there is scarcity fuel. And as a gentleman you want to hang out with friends, call your sweetheart and also communicate with your clients. Some people may go to their neighbours to charge their phones but, not everyone is nice enough…
The first artiste signed to to Paul Okoye’s waves-making Rudeboy Recordz, Muno Oriero, has cleared the air on speculations that he is a potential replacement for Peter Okoye, one half of the P-Square twin brothers. Muno reiterated that no matter what, Peter remains an integral part of P-Square, and no one can take his place.…
Known gospel music label, Kings Music Entertainment has signed popular gospel musician, writer and performer, Mark-T to its expansive platform. Expected to reload most of his wave making singles, Kings Music will handle fresh distribution of all Mark-T’s songs, alongside his recently released fourth album. Basking in the euphoria of the newly signed contract, Mark-T…
jkk Ecobank Nigeria Limited has urged the Supreme Court to set aside a Court of Appeal verdict on its winding-up petition against Honeywell Flour Mills Plc over an alleged 3.5billion debt. Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Lagos last December 4 froze Honeywell’s accounts following an application by Ecobank’s lawyer, Mr. Kunle…
In preparation for its national convention, overall rebuilding and repositioning of the party for 2019, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the inauguration of four committees. In a statement signed by National Organising Secretary, Abubakar Mustapha, the PDP said it will do everything possible to give the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a run…
The government of Bayelsa State has disclosed that the remains of its former governor, Diepreye Solomon Alamieyeseigha, would be laid to rest on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Amassoma. In a statement issued in Yenagoa, the state capital, activities lined up to give the respected late Ijaw leader a befitting burial were revealed. According to…
Coach of Italy national side, Antonio Conte, has been announced as first team head coach of Chelsea Football Club of England. A statement by the club on Monday disclosed that the Italian signed a three-year contract with the London outfit. Chelsea said the former Juventus manager “will begin work in London following his country’s participation…
Troops of 152 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with troops of Sector 1 of Multinational Joint Task Force on Sunday, April 4, 2016, has rescued more than 270 persons held hostage by the Boko Haram terrorists, the Defence Headquarters has disclosed. One of the rescued persons gave birth to baby boy shortly after their liberation.…